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Queensland's Mount Isa Mines faces $5m lawsuit over allegations lead poisoning caused teenager's brain damage

The mother of a Queensland teenager with an intellectual disability is suing mining company Mount Isa Mines for $5 million in damages, alleging her daughter's brain damage is the result of lead poisoning caused by emissions from the mine.

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$NDIS minister downplays major increase in appeals since 2021 as ‘tiny fraction’ of participants$

NDIS minister downplays major increase in appeals since 2021 as ‘tiny fraction’ of participants

Linda Reynolds says over 90% of appeals are settled early but advocates claim some organisations are ‘overwhelmed’ by unprecedented demand

The Guardian - AU

'Newborn screening could save 70 babies each year from crippling disability'

New ground-breaking Oxford University research shows how national newborn screening could help to prevent children developing heartbreaking spinal muscular atrophy

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‘It literally breaks you’: fight for denied NDIS support dominates 23-year-old’s final months

Disability funding rejections and appeal delays in the lead-up to Toby Tyne’s death compound grief for his family

The Guardian - AU

Asthma sufferers could be eligible to claim £152 per week from DWP

Up to 24 different types of respiratory conditions including asthma, sleep apnoea, and pneumonia are being supported through PIP

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Claim PIP for diabetes and you could get up to £627 every month from the DWP

More than 33,490 people across the UK living with diabetes are receiving financial support through PIP.

Daily Record

National autism strategy in the pipeline, with both Coalition and Labor committing to plan

No matter who wins the federal election, Australia is set to develop a national autism strategy — a move that has been welcomed as a "good start" to changing community attitudes to children and young people with a disability.

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'It's herstory': ParaMatildas set to begin new chapter for Australian football at first ever CP Women's World Cup

Over 30 years after Australia's first appearance at a women's international football tournament, another Australian team is about to write a new 'herstoric' chapter.

ABC News

New Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit payment rates and thresholds for this year

Full list of changes to both HMRC benefits for those on a low income.

Daily Record

New and existing PIP claimants may see changes to Motability Scheme start this summer

Existing PIP and DLA claimants will begin transferring to the new Adult Disability Payment from the end of August.

Daily Record

Man 'kicks' teen crutches and accuses him of 'faking disability'

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they believe may have information that could assist their enquiries.

Liverpool Echo

Claim PIP if you have asthma and you may qualify for up to £627 every four weeks from DWP

More than 5m people in the UK are living with asthma yet only 21,240 are claiming financial support from DWP.

Daily Record

Disability support worker mother slams NDIS as provider reports substantial funding cuts

Bendigo woman Jo Boyd slams the NDIS, saying the system to review plans is not allowing people living with a disability to have the continuity they need.

ABC News

NDIS participants like Alicia stuck in hospitals waiting for homes as specialist housing sits vacant, advocacy groups say

Advocacy groups estimate 1,140 NDIS participants, like Alicia, are stuck in hospitals waiting for specialist housing plans to be signed off or for disputes to be resolved.

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All asthma sufferers could be owed £152 each week from the Government

There is a list of 24 respiratory conditions being supported through PIP

Edinburgh Live

New Scotland DWP PIP claims will no longer be accepted from this summer

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the exact date this summer from which people living in Scotland should stop applying for Personal Independence Payment

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: 'Gotcha' questions are ugly journalism but hazards for leaders

The public don’t have much regard for journalists and many people will be critical of the “gotcha” questioning that found Anthony Albanese on Thursday unable to recite the six points of his policy on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Wales Online

How much is attendance allowance 2022: how you could be missing out on £369 per month

Many older people struggling to meet their costs are unaware they could qualify for extra money

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Daily Record

DWP confirms exact date this summer new claims for PIP will no longer be accepted for some people

PIP is being replaced by a new disability benefit for more than 305,000 existing claimants.

Liverpool Echo

DWP PIP could pay people with respiratory conditions up to £156 each week

There has recently been an increase in the number of people now receiving support for 24 types of respiratory conditions

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit or JSA could be eligible for an extra £627 every four weeks

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

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Just Gonna Say It: Ten Should Cast A Disabled Person On Bachie Bc Inclusivity Is Srsly Lacking

Despite their push for diversity, we still have yet to see a single disabled person join the show as a lead or as a contestant.

AAP

COVID caseload hits new heights in WA

Eased restrictions have led coronavirus infections to record highs in WA, as disability advocates call for a COVID recovery plan for people with special needs.

Daily Mirror

Anyone with asthma urged to check if they're owed £128 each week from the Government

Anyone suffering with respiratory conditions such as asthma could be eligible for financial support with new data showing an increase in the number of people now receiving financial support

Wales Online

Everybody who has asthma should check if they're owed over £100 each week

The payments are not linked to Universal Credit so it is a good idea to check if you qualify

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